Protein shakes are a popular way to enhance muscle growth, improve recovery, and boost protein intake to meet macronutrient requirements. However, some have raised concerns about the potential health risks ... Continue Reading
Northern California Classic Partners With PFAA to Approve Open-Water Swim Event
The Northern California Classic has partnered with the Professional Fitness Athletes’ Association (PFAA) to review and approve the “approximately” 200-300-meter swim event planned for this September's ... Continue Reading
“Many Mixed Emotions”: Emily Rolfe on Her CrossFit Games Podium Finish
For years, Emily Rolfe dreamed of standing on the podium at the CrossFit Games. And after five attempts, she finally realized her goal with a third-place finish in Fort Worth, TX, at the 2024 ... Continue Reading
10 Moments That Made Us Smile At the 2024 CrossFit Games
The unimaginable happened at the 2024 CrossFit Games. And it still doesn’t seem real. Whether or not you believe the Games should have been canceled after the tragic loss of Lazar Ðukić (and there are ... Continue Reading
The 2024 Teenage CrossFit Games by Pit Teen Throwdown | Preview
The 2024 Teenage CrossFit Games, to be held over Labor Day weekend in Three Rivers, MI, serves as a beacon of family and community when many of us need it most. Hosted by the Pit Fitness Ranch, The ... Continue Reading
5 Key Takeaways From Our Call With the PFAA About CrossFit Safety
On Tuesday, Aug. 20, the Professional Fitness Athletes’ Association (PFAA) contacted CrossFit LLC to demand that the Director of Sport, Dave Castro, “be removed from his position in [CrossFit’s] Sport ... Continue Reading
PFAA Calls for Dave Castro’s Removal From CrossFit’s Sport Team
Written by Emily Beers and Joe Genetin-Pilawa On the afternoon of August 20, 2024, the Professional Fitness Athletes’ Association (PFAA) demanded that the Director of the CrossFit Games, Dave Castro, ... Continue Reading
New Study Finds Link Between Elite Athletic Performance and Longevity
Elite athletes sometimes get a bad rep when it comes to the performance-health continuum. And, to some degree, with good reason. Some studies suggest that marathon runners, endurance ... Continue Reading
Bar Path CrossFit Helps Dozens of Elderly Men With Parkinson’s Disease
It all started in 2019. A man in his 50s with Parkinson’s disease showed up at Lourdez Schwab’s gym, and she couldn’t say no. That opened the floodgates, as pretty soon, the man brought in ... Continue Reading
Inside the Decision to Continue the 2024 CrossFit Games Following Lazar Đukić’s Tragic Death
As we continue to digest what happened last Thursday when Serbian competitor Lazar Đukić died during the swim portion of Event 1 at the 2024 CrossFit Games, more and more details are coming to ... Continue Reading
How to Acclimate to Heat Before You Compete
While competitive athletes often have no control over the conditions they compete in, failing to acclimate to hot weather properly can have detrimental consequences, including dehydration, cardiovascular ... Continue Reading
Is Collagen Protein Effective For Muscle Gains?
Collagen protein’s popularity is increasing. There is support that it can improve skin, hair, and nail health. (1) But is there any scientific evidence that supports collagen protein promotes ... Continue Reading
Games Athlete Brent Fikowski Highlights CrossFit’s Repeated Failure to Prioritize Safety: “It’s a Pattern of Behavior”
Athletes and coaches have begun expressing their anger in the wake of Lazar Đukić’s tragic death last Thursday during the swim portion of Event 1 at the 2024 CrossFit Games. While a third-party ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Community Looks to Athletes on Social Media, Aims to Connect With Đukić Family
Every year after the CrossFit Games, the Morning Chalk Up takes a look at who picked up the most Instagram followers during the competition. Usually, it’s a lighthearted look at the biggest stars and ... Continue Reading
Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr Wins the 2024 CrossFit Games, Her 7th Overall
Sports are unpredictable. Except when it comes to Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr. She wins. Every single time. And on Sunday, after a long, emotional weekend, 30-year-old Toomey-Orr did it once again en ... Continue Reading
“He Was There, Then He Was Gone”: Former Lifeguard Gives Eyewitness Account of Lazar Đukić’s Death
Rudy Trevino, the 10-year owner of Fit Stop CrossFit in San Antonio, was at the finish line during the first event of the 2024 CrossFit Games in Fort Worth. Trevino — a former lifeguard trained in ... Continue Reading
2024 CrossFit Games Event 7 “Push Pull 2.0” Results: Freestanding Handstand Push-Ups Make the Difference
The final event of the day was all about inverted proficiency. It started with kipping handstand push-ups, moved to strict handstand push-ups, and ended with freestanding handstand push-ups. Catch ... Continue Reading
2024 CrossFit Games Event 6 “Clean Ladder” Results: Strength and Speed Prevail
Lift big, and lift fast, or you’re out. That was the name of the game during Saturday’s second of three events at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX. Heading into the event, six-time champion ... Continue Reading
2024 CrossFit Games Event 5 “Chad” Results: Athletes Step Up on Saturday Morning
Saturday’s first event at the 2024 CrossFit Games in Fort Worth, TX, started with an even smaller roster than Friday, as Elisa Fuliano and Moritz Fiebig added themselves to the list of athletes to ... Continue Reading
“You Loved the Sport That Didn’t Love You Back”: Luka Đukić Comments on Brother Lazar’s Death
As the third men’s heat took to the floor during Event 2 on Friday at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX, Luka Đukić was notably absent. Prior to Friday’s first event, Đukić posted an Instagram story in ... Continue Reading
Jeff Adler Withdraws From the 2024 CrossFit Games
Last year’s Fittest Man on Earth, Jeff Adler, has withdrawn from the 2024 CrossFit Games. He joins last year’s Fittest Woman, Laura Horvath, and a host of other athletes to make the decision to pull out ... Continue Reading
Laura Horvath Withdraws From the 2024 CrossFit Games
Add 2023 CrossFit Games champion Laura Horvath to the list of athletes who have chosen to withdraw from this year's competition in the aftermath of the tragic death of Lazar Đukić during Event 1 on ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Community Reacts to Lazar Đukić’s Death
By: Emily Beers and Teaganne Finn The 2024 CrossFit Games in Fort Worth, TX, started in tragedy. While the details are still being sorted, Lazar Đukić, the three-time Games veteran, entered Marine ... Continue Reading
BREAKING: Lazar Đukić Drowned During 2024 CrossFit Games Opening Event, CrossFit Makes Statement
Update 4 (5:43 p.m. EST): CrossFit released an official statement on its Instagram: "We are devastated by the passing of Lazar Đukić. Our hearts are with Lazar’s entire family, friends, and fellow ... Continue Reading